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January 30, 2006 05:00 AM US Pacific Timezone

Pulse Introduces SMART Series of xDSL Integrated Splitter/Filter Modules; Fully Tested Electrical Modules Meet All International Standards for Worldwide Applications

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2006--Pulse, a Technitrol Company (NYSE:TNL), one of the world's largest electronic component manufacturers, introduces a series of 16 Scalable Modular And Robust Technology (SMART(TM)) xDSL integrated low-pass splitter/filter modules. Pulse's modules are used in telco central offices to achieve excellent voice quality by separating voice and data signals and filtering interference out of the data signals in xDSL applications. These fully tested filters are complete, ready-to-use electrical modules, so system integrators need only supply the mechanical functions to the splitter board. These patent-pending modules provide broadband equipment vendors with a convenient and cost-effective splitter solution to meet fast-changing customer and technology demands.

"Because they integrate up to 15 inductors, capacitors and resistors into a fully tested, compact, through-hole package, the Pulse filter/splitter modules save the considerable time and expense of building filters from scratch," said Philippe Duchatel, senior product manager for Pulse's Telecom Group. "Pulse has been a leader in the design and manufacture of splitter/filter modules. We defined the footprint that is now being used as the standard in the industry."

Pulse's splitter/filter modules meet the full range of ANSI, ETSI, and ITU standards for ADSL and ADSL2+, thus covering all xDSL applications worldwide. Some VDSL2 compatible modules are already available.

Some Pulse models have additional features such as a signature circuit, used in the United States to automatically detect the presence of a splitter on the line. An embedded signature circuit makes this operation possible; otherwise it has to be done manually. Models including protection devices to meet K20 or K45 enhanced are also available for over-voltage and over-current protection. Pulse's SMART series of splitter/filter modules are pin-to-pin compatible so that the same board layout can accommodate different standards for different countries by just changing the component. Compact designs allow high integration (number of lines per board).

The SMART modules support plain old telephone service (POTS), integrated services digital network (ISDN), and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) installations. They can be used in central office (CO) applications as single-line low-pass filter solutions mounted on the digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM), multi-service access node (MSAN) splitter board, or main distribution frame (MDF). They can also be used in customer premises equipment (CPE) applications enabling the low-pass filter function to be embedded inside the modem or home gateway.

Splitter/filter modules are available in trays. Pricing begins at $3.50 per module and ranges in price depending on order configuration, destination, and particular filter. Detailed specifications are available on data sheets at: http://www.pulseeng.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=ProductFinder.Chart& CategoryID=1472 on the Pulse Web site (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.).

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About Pulse

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Pulse, a Technitrol (NYSE: TNL) Company, is one of the largest magnetic component manufacturers in the world. Pulse primarily serves OEMs in the data networking, telecommunications, high-speed Internet access, power conversion, and military/aerospace and consumer electronics industries--recognized as experts in interference (noise) reduction, miniaturization, power management, and signal conversion. In addition to offering an extensive line of custom and standard magnetics, Pulse designs and manufactures connectors and antennas for commercial and consumer electronics as well as electronic coils for the automotive market. As an ISO 9000-2000 registered manufacturer, Pulse is fully engaged in joint development programs with key customers to ensure they receive high-performance, high-quality, and high-reliability products at competitive prices. Pulse is a member of and actively participates in IEEE, ANSI, T1/E1, the DSL Forum, and the San Diego Telecom Council.

To contact Pulse directly call the worldwide headquarters in the United States at 858-674-8100, the European headquarters in the United Kingdom at +44 1483 401700, or the Asian headquarters in Chang An, Dongguan, China at +86 769 5538070. Visit the Pulse website at www.pulseeng.com.

Copyright (C)2006 Pulse Engineering, Inc. All rights reserved. All brand names and trademarks are properties of their respective holders.

Cautionary Note: This message contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially. This release should be read in conjunction with the factors set forth in Technitrol's report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 in Item 2 under the caption "Factors that May Affect Our Future Results (Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the 'Safe Harbor' Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)."